RE: My very sad experience of losing a 3 year old child to sickle cell

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A really sad but relatable story. Are there things that could have been done better to save her life? Were you limited by available drugs, materials and equipment? The situation of the Nigerian health sector makes one to always ask this question each time an event like this occur.

Nevertheless, thanks for sharing your experience. It might be a sad one but it is insightful and educating.

BTW, it seems you forgot to include the source to the image used in your post.



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Well, these are some of the problems of the health sector in Nigeria.
A lot of things could have been done. However, she didn't have funds and also the hospital was on strike.

She could have been put on a mechanical ventilator at least this would have taken care of her breathing.

She could also have been admitted into the intensive care unit. However, this requires a lot of money. The first day in the ICU costs about 50k.

My advice for everyone in this country is to try as much as possible to prevent every form of illness as this is not the best time to fall ill. Every doctor is leaving the country.

Mosquito nets for children
Healthy eating habits for everyone
Fruits and vegetables

Just prevention mainly. Nigeria is dying.

I am really sad sending this message

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